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Toxic Algae Found In The Waikaia River At Waikaia

Environment - Mar 20, 2019

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of the toxic algae benthic cyanobacteria in the Waikaia River at Waikaia. These algae can produce toxins that are harmful to people and animals if swallowed, or through contact with skin. People and animals (dogs in particular) shou

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Halal Butchers Offered Support After Mosque Attacks

Farming & Rural - Mar 20, 2019

New Zealand meat companies have rushed to provide support to their halal butchers in the wake of the deadly attack on two Christchurch mosques. Although affected workers have been offered time off, many want to come to work as usual, so they can take comfort from being alongside friends and colleagu

Jet Boat Crash, Fiordland National Park

Southland - Mar 20, 2019

One person has died following a jet boat crash last night on the Hollyford River, Fiordland National Park, Southland. Police were called at about 8.45pm. Another person is understood to have sustained serious injuries. Police are investigating the death on behalf of the Coroner.

Changes To This Years AMP South Kids Tryathlon

Sport + Motorsport - Mar 19, 2019

Changes to this year’s AMP South Financial Services Kids Tryathlon will mean more children than ever before will be able to get a taste of multisport. The Southland Triathlon and Multisport Club are running the Kids Tryathlon on Sunday, March 24, utilising a new and improved Invercargill course whic

Bomb Hoax at Dunedin Airport Under Investigation

Mar 19, 2019

Dunedin Police continue to investigate a bomb hoax that led to the partial closure of Dunedin Airport yesterday, Sunday 17 March. A black bag, described as a laptop bag, was made safe by experts from the New Zealand Defence Force. It is believed that the bag was brought into the airport by a person

Environment - Mar 20, 2019 Toxic Algae Found In The Waikaia River At Waikaia

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Sport/Motorsport - Mar 20, 2019 Southland Teen To Race Motorbikes In Australia by Sport & Motorsport News

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Southland - Mar 20, 2019 Motorcyclist Dies In Crash On Tiwai Road by Mike Sanford

Sport/Motorsport - Mar 20, 2019 Photos from Karting and Drags by Sport & Motorsport News

Farming & Rural - Mar 20, 2019 Halal Butchers Offered Support After Mosque Attacks by Mike Sanford

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Southland Goes Big for Daffodil Day

Community - Aug 23, 2026

Southlanders are going all out for Daffodil Day this year, and the Cancer Society event has transformed into a month-long event over the years. Otago Southland Cancer Society southern community manager Gavin Booth said the great thing about Daffodil Day is that Southlanders get behind the cause every year. Cafes,

Knowing Yourself Beats Wearing a Label

Health & Wellbeing - Aug 23, 2026

I'm Katie, and I'm MAD, M-A-D. I mean, I have self-diagnosed Mother's Attention Deficit. More specifically, a unique and rare branch called CAD — Cooking Attention Deficit. Because of my condition, I've been almost entirely banned from the kitchen. The task causes procrastination

Gore Backs Public Vote on Local Govt Shake-up

News - Aug 21, 2026

Gore District Council has dropped its support for the Government's Head Start local government reforms — not because it wants amalgamation, but because it wants residents to get a vote. The decision, made Tuesday, shifts the district's position toward the Local Government Commission process, which requires any

Enrol by October 25 or Miss the Vote

News - Aug 20, 2026

Around 440,000 New Zealanders aren't enrolled to vote — and the deadline to fix that is October 25. The Electoral Commission is posting 3.6 million enrolment packs to enrolled voters from August 17 to 22, ahead of the 2026 General Election on November 7. The packs let